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Engine Oil and Filter Replacement

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Engine oil

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Lift the vehicle with appropriate jacks and secure it with suitable supports to prevent it from falling. Place a plastic sheet and an oil catch pan under the engine.

Unscrew the oil drain plug on the oil pan and let it drain. Close the oil drain plug, reinstall the oil filter, and refill with new oil. Using a ratchet wrench, gently unscrew the oil filter and remove it from its housing.

Replace the used cartridge with a new one. Do not dispose of used oil in the environment; take it to designated collection centers.


Updated on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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